Dancing With the Stars: Hines Ward is MVP!

Last night was a night of impressive dances, but it's only fitting as one of these couples will win this season of Dancing With the Stars and the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

We have three different dancers with three completely different styles.  It's hard for me to predict because we don't know how the fan voting is going.  Kirstie is trailing a little after the performance, but she racks in the votes.  Hines was so good las night and football players have fared well on the show in past seasons.  

The finalists will actually have one more round of dancing before the results will be read.

Some big musical acts tonight, and leading off is the Black Eyed Peas and one of their new songs.  Next was a feature on the judges and their opinions on the three finalists.

The next segment highlighted some of the contestants that were eliminated earlier in the season.  From Mike Catherwood dancing with the troupe to Sugar Ray Leonard and Kendra, they were all back tonight.

Petra reprised her waltz from week 3, and it was sung by Josh Grobin.  Kendra and Louis hit the floor next dancing to a Ricky Martin song.  She ended her routine by dancing on the judge's table before almost falling off it. 

Sugar Ray Leonard was one of my favorite contestants this season.  He was introduced tonight by ring announcer Michael Buffer.  Chris Jericho also was brought out on to the dance floor.  Both took the show very seriously and if not for one bad dance they might've advanced further than they did.

Next was Wendy Williams.  They did a skit where she interviewed herself.  That skit was about as good as her dancing.  

The next musical guest is the Go-Go's.  Haven't seen them in a while.  They sang 'We've Got the Beat' and Chelsie Hightower, Cheryl and Lacey were joined for this routine with Maks in a policeman uniform. 

Romeo and Chelsie Hightower did their final dance.  They try to find an angle for each dancer as the season progresses, and Romeo's angle was doing it for the kids.  They had a kid's chorus singing while they danced.

Ralph Macchio will be the final dancer brought back for one final dance.  He was classy and popular with the fans as he reached the semi-finals. 

Finally, the three finalists will dance their final dances.  

First up is Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas.  They will redo their Viennese Waltz.  They showed clips from their last rehearsal last night and how emotional it was for them.  To me, it looked about the same as they last time they did it.  No surprise, the judges all liked it and complemented them.  They get a 30 for their final dance.

Kirstie and Maks are next.  No dancer has made more strides than Kirstie Alley.  They dance a cha cha cha.  A lot of improvement for Kirstie and Maks deserves a lot of credit.  Kirstie gets a 30 out of 30. 

The honor of the final dance of season 12 belongs to Hines Ward and Kym Johnson.  They are looking to do a perfect Samba.  Another good dance.  No surprise here, they also get a 30.

Sara Evans sang a final song while highlights ofthe season played in the background.

One couple is about to be eliminated.  The third place contestant is Chelsea Kane.

The lights are dimmed and a champion is about to be named.

The winner is... Hines Ward and Kym Johnson!

Dancing With the Stars: American Night

It's Patriot's Day so that means an All-American theme tonite.  Not sure what songs we will hear but the dances will be a foxtrot and what's more American than the Viennese Waltz.  Add a little Samba in and it should be an interesting night.

Questions I have for tonight include what disaster will fall upon Kirstie Alley and will Kendra be pouting again after she gets some low scores.  Ralph and Chelsea are the favorites in my estimation.

Let the dances begin.

First up this evening, Ralph Macchio and Karina.  They get the Samba to "Sweet Home Alabama."  It was kind of a western themed Samba.  Ralph kept up well and it was a tough routine.  I'm a little worried, Bruno told Ralph to get his loins going and to give him sex."  The received a 22 out of 30 for their score.

Second up is Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke.  Chris is Canadian, but he's ready for American night.  Len has been tough on Chris, but he wants to Len he can waltz.  Dancing to "America the Beautiful" was kind of different.  They did it well and even a little pyro at the end.  Len still says he needs to improve his footwork.  A great score of 26 for Chris.

Next up, Petra and Dmitry.  They will be dancing to Elvis and "Viva Las Vegas."  Good music and a nice quickstep.  The judges pointed out a few missed steps, but overall good remarks.  The scores were two 7's and an 8.  A total of 22.

Here comes Romeo and Chelsie.  He's been in the middle of the pack each week.  He's working hard and wants to move up to the top.  They dance a foxtrot in very formal attire.  A tough routine and very classy.  The judges agree and give Romeo a 26 out of 30.

Next we have Hines Ward and Kym Johnson.  Being an athlete has really helped Hines so far.  They do a rumba, but they say it's going to be romantic.  I'm not what I think of Hines in that sailor outfit, but I'm sure a certain segment of the male population like it.  He makes it look easy and it was a good dance.  Len thought it was his best dance, they get a 27.

Here we go with Kirstie and Maks.  What could possibly go wrong this week.  They got some coaching this week from John Travolta.  They get a foxtrot and dance to "American Woman."  It was a crazy and fun dance.  Bruno thought it was hot.  They get a 23 for a nice score.

Next is Kendra and Louis.  Carrie Ann has been hard on Kendra, but they are trying to help her.  Kendra needs a big score this week to advance.  This happens to be the 1,000th competitive dance in the history of the show.  They get a foxtrot.  It was better than last week, and entertaining.  The judges give them a 22.

Lastly tonight is Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas.  She was the leader last week.  This week they dance to Miley Cyrus.  Another high energy dance.  The crowd loved it, the judges loved it.  They get a 26.

Results show tomorrow with Toby Keith.